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Anthem and Ballad Health Announce New Contract

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Hospitals, Health, Nursing, Managed Care, Health Insurance, MNsure, Blue Shield, Anthem, Hospital, Elevance Health, Commonwealth, Partnership, Rural health, Physician, Medicare, American International Group, Organization, Ballad Health, Health insurance

Ballad Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network in Virginia guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members in the Commonwealth.

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  • Ballad Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network in Virginia guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members in the Commonwealth.
  • Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization serving 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky.
  • “While hospitals in many rural communities have closed or are closing, three Ballad Health hospitals in Southwest Virginia were recently named among the 100 best rural and community hospitals in America by the Chartis Foundation’s Center for Rural Health,” said Ballad Health Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Levine.
  • “This level of quality and access for Southwest Virginia is a result of the important partnership between Anthem and Ballad Health.

Vera Whole Health Celebrates its Launch of Value-Based, Advanced Primary Care Centers in Atlanta

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
Elevance Health, MNsure, Patient, Blue Shield, Anthem, Nursing

ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vera Whole Health recently launched its first four advanced primary care centers in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vera Whole Health recently launched its first four advanced primary care centers in Atlanta.
  • Vera Whole Health combines navigation with high quality primary care into a first-of-kind solution for the commercial market.
  • Once engaged, a dedicated and integrated care team – primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, health coaches, care managers – surrounds each member, building trusted relationships that increase the number of high value touchpoints aimed at improving health outcomes.
  • For more information on this new, value-based advanced primary care model and how it can positively impact your organization, please contact Katie Christiansen at [email protected]

Piedmont & Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Extend Contract

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Montag, April 8, 2024
Professional Services, Health, Practice Management, Insurance, Health Insurance, Managed Care, General Health, Blue Shield, Elevance Health, Partnership, Patient, Medicare, MNsure, Organization, Hospital, Health insurance

Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multi-year agreement that was effective April 1, 2024, that extends the partnership providing access to quality care for the more than 400,000 members they mutually serve.

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  • Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multi-year agreement that was effective April 1, 2024, that extends the partnership providing access to quality care for the more than 400,000 members they mutually serve.
  • Piedmont is a Georgia-based healthcare system with 24 hospitals, 1,755 locations, and 3,200 providers in its Clinically-Integrated Network.
  • The new agreement applies to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members enrolled in employer-based, Health Insurance Exchange, and Medicare Advantage plans.
  • “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Piedmont supporting the more than 400,000 customers we mutually serve,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia President Robert Bunch.

Health Equity Nonprofit Seeks to Boost Impact with Youth-Centered Event Series in Boston and New York

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Dienstag, März 19, 2024
Peer Health Exchange, Health, Health literacy, COVID-19, Education, Mental health, MNsure, PHE, Student, Screen time, Legislation, Health education, Tourism

The organization’s model includes three primary pillars: in-person health education on mental health, sexual health and substance use; digital health content through the selfsea.org webapp; and compensated leadership opportunities for young people to directly inform PHE’s work.

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  • The organization’s model includes three primary pillars: in-person health education on mental health, sexual health and substance use; digital health content through the selfsea.org webapp; and compensated leadership opportunities for young people to directly inform PHE’s work.
  • The ‘Youth First’ fundraising event series provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about Peer Health Exchange and contribute to the organization's mission.
  • Raheal Getahun, Health Facilitator Fellow and aspiring Physician Assistant, will share about the impact of her work during the Boston event.
  • To find out more about the event details, please visit the Boston and New York event pages on the PHE website .

Nevada Health Link Spearheads AI Implementation, Championing Cutting-Edge Technology for Unparalleled Consumer Engagement

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024
Nevada Health Link, Prevalence, SBM, IVA, AI, MNsure, Medicare, CMS, Customer service, Artificial intelligence, State, Online shopping

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing consumer experiences and setting new standards in health insurance exchange technology, Nevada Health Link proudly announces the successful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its State-Based Marketplace (SBM) platform. This first-of-its-kind initiative underscores Nevada Health Links's unwavering commitment to innovation, transparency, and consumer-centric strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Nevada Health Link is the first marketplace to have Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service's (CMS) approval for the use of AI-based Interactive Virtual Agents to enhance the customer service experience.
  • "Given the prevalence of gig workers and individuals with unconventional work schedules in Nevada's diverse workforce, the integration of AI into the Nevada Health Link platform ensures that essential support is available round-the-clock," said Russell Cook, Executive Director of Nevada Health Link.
  • Nevada Health Link concluded its Open Enrollment Period on January 15, with a significant uptick in enrollments compared to the previous year.
  • By leveraging AI capabilities, Nevada Health Link gained valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences, paving the way for data-driven decision-making and improved service personalization.

Anthem and Carilion Clinic Announce New Contract

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Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024
Professional Services, Health, Hospitals, Insurance, Health Insurance, General Health, Caregiver, Multimedia, MNsure, Physician, Blue Shield, Anthem, Elevance Health, Medicare, Organization, Patient, Region, Carilion Clinic, Travel

Carilion Clinic and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members.

Key Points: 
  • Carilion Clinic and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members.
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    The agreement includes plans to expand digital connectivity between the two organizations that will simplify system requirements and streamline processes that ultimately improve patient/member experiences and outcomes.
  • “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Carilion Clinic making healthcare accessible and affordable for the members we mutually serve,” said Monica Schmude, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia.
  • “Sustaining and improving access to world-class care needed in the communities that we serve is increasingly challenging and costly to deliver,” said Nancy Howell Agee, CEO of Carilion.

State-Based Health Exchanges Achieve Unprecedented Enrollment, Providing Access to Health Insurance for Millions

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Mittwoch, Februar 7, 2024
Partnership, Federal, Policy, COVID-19, Growth, SBE, Washington Healthplanfinder, ARPA, Marketing, ACA, Open enrollment, Nevada Health Link, Washingtonian movement, MNsure, Health insurance marketplace, Health insurance

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GetInsured, the leading provider of state-based health insurance exchange (SBE) technology platforms and associated consumer assistance centers, is celebrating the success of state clients during the record-breaking open enrollment period for plan year 2024. More than 21 million people enrolled for coverage, making it the third year in a row that Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment hit record levels.

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  • Medicaid's continuous enrollment, enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, came to end, and millions of Americans were disenrolled.
  • The resolution of the "family glitch" last year also expanded federal subsidies to millions of family members, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.
  • This open enrollment period alone saw a 31% enrollment increase," said Pat Kelly, Executive Director of Your Health Idaho.
  • Nevada Health Link recently announced that 99,312 Nevadans enrolled in health insurance plans, making it the second-highest total in the state's history.

VHC Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announce New Contract

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Donnerstag, Dezember 21, 2023
Professional Services, Health, Hospitals, Insurance, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Blue Shield, MNsure, Partnership, Elevance Health, Medicare, Multimedia, VHC

VHC Health – Virginia Hospital Center and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have renewed an agreement that provides medical services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to Anthem members.

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  • VHC Health – Virginia Hospital Center and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have renewed an agreement that provides medical services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to Anthem members.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231221398985/en/
    "We value our partnership with Anthem and are excited to continue to provide care to Anthem members in Northern Virginia," said Brenda Babbitt, System Associate Vice President for VHC Health.
  • The new agreement applies to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members enrolled in employer-based, Health Insurance Exchange, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans.
  • “We are pleased to have reached an agreement that continues to make quality healthcare accessible for our members in Northern Virginia,” said Monica Schmude, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia.

Valley Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announce New Five-Year Network Agreement

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Mittwoch, Dezember 20, 2023
Hospitals, Health Insurance, Health, Practice Management, Blue Shield, Patient, MNsure, Elevance Health, Medicare, Multimedia, Physician, Hospital, Blue Cross, Trust, Caregiver, Health insurance

After working for several months on a new contract, Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced a new agreement that will keep Valley Health physicians and hospitals in Anthem’s provider networks.

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  • After working for several months on a new contract, Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced a new agreement that will keep Valley Health physicians and hospitals in Anthem’s provider networks.
  • The new agreement provides Anthem customers uninterrupted, in-network access to Valley Health caregivers and services through 2028; additional details of the new agreement were not disclosed.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220576288/en/
    “We are pleased to announce a new long-term agreement with Anthem that ensures in-network access to the physicians and caregivers our patients know and trust,” said Valley Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Nantz.
  • The new agreement applies to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members enrolled in employer-based, Health Insurance Exchange, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage plans.

apree health to Launch Value-Based, Advanced Primary Care Model in Atlanta

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023
Blue Shield, Element, Elevance Health, Patient, Health, MNsure, Castlight Health, Nursing, Health insurance, Anthem

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health, a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, is building an advanced primary care system in Atlanta to transform how patients access and engage with care, how providers deliver care, and how employers pay for care.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- apree health , a combination of Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, is building an advanced primary care system in Atlanta to transform how patients access and engage with care, how providers deliver care, and how employers pay for care.
  • Beginning with five new advanced primary care centers in the Atlanta area under apree's Vera Whole Health brand.
  • Once engaged, a dedicated and integrated care team — primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, health coaches, care managers — surrounds each member, building trusted relationships that increase the number of high value touchpoints aimed at improving health outcomes.
  • Person-centric navigation tied to advanced primary care can bend that cost curve," said Donald Trigg, CEO of apree health.